Arnold J. Lehman Award

Deadline: October 9

Description

The Arnold J. Lehman Award is presented to recognize an individual who has made a major contribution to risk assessment and/or the regulation of chemical agents, including pharmaceuticals. The contribution may have resulted from the application of sound scientific principles to regulation and/or from research activities that have significantly influenced the regulatory process.

This award consists of a plaque that is presented at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony and a cash stipend.

Criteria for award:

Member of the Society

Individual who has made a major contribution to risk assessment and/or the regulation of chemical agents, including pharmaceuticals

Contribution may have resulted from the application of sound scientific principles to regulation

Research activities that have significantly influenced the regulatory process

May be employed in academia, government, or industry

Items needed in the application:

Letter of nomination from Full member of the Society

Curriculum vitae of nominee

Seconding letter from Full member of the Society

Both letters should provide documentation and description of the major contributions of the nominee to risk assessment or regulation of chemical agents; CV listing is not adequate without discussion of impact and how the nominee meets the award criteria.